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2019-2020<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Geer Park Elementary School<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

1st Grade Team<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Mrs. Fargo<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Mrs. Gutierrez<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ms. Krawczyk <\/strong>
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We would like to formally welcome your child to our first grade classes. We are also pleased to see new faces and are hopeful for a successful year.  The following packet contains information pertaining to our classroom procedures and policies. We hope you find it useful. There will be more information coming soon regarding upcoming parent meetings and Open House. 
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Instructional Focus<\/strong>– The instructional focus is driven by the Common Core and the Next Generation Science Standards. Students will be actively participating in setting their own personal learning goals for the year that align with these standards. Dearborn Public Schools requires that all students complete a My Learning Goal <\/strong>sheet. On this sheet, students will set their goals with guidance from the teacher. This goal is the student\u2019s responsibility to meet with the help and support of both<\/strong> the teacher and parents. This sheet will need to be signed by all three parties<\/strong> and will be revisited throughout the year, by the teacher, to check for progress. Also, classroom instruction will be focused through Content Objectives and Language Objectives to promote both content, academic, and oral language. Objectives will be shared before a lesson with a reflection component at the end of each lesson. Dearborn Public Schools will be continuing to use the Eureka Math program this year. It has a strong Common Core focus. 
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Student Expectations- <\/strong>It is essential students arrive promptly<\/strong> every day. Excessive tardiness and absences will be tracked. Students are expected to be prepared for class with all their necessary materials. All students must put forth their best effort daily in order to meet all expectations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Homework –<\/strong>  The students are assigned to read for 15-20 minutes each night from their black reading bag, library books, home book collections, and\/or Mobymax.  We will discuss the expectations for this in the weeks to come. Students will have spelling class work<\/strong> daily. If it is not completed in class, then it is their responsibility to finish at home. A spelling test is given every Friday.  Spelling words will be written in their planner, posted on our blogs weekly, and the spelling homework guidelines will be located in their spelling notebook. Math homework will come home approximately 1-2 days a week. All homework is to be returned the next day.  Please <\/strong>encourage your child to be responsible about doing his\/her homework. Students are responsible to record daily assignments, behavior and important news in their planners. Planners are to be signed by a parent\/guardian<\/strong> daily indicating that the homework was completed<\/strong> and checked. 
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Communication Folder & Data Folder<\/strong>\u2013 All students will be provided with a Geer Park Communication Folder.  Students are required to bring this to class daily<\/strong>.  Here you will find any unfinished classwork\/ homework, teacher notes, and handouts. This is a blue folder and is similar to the one they used last year. Students will also have a data folder that will contain information regarding assessments and their current goals. This folder will be located in their black reading book bag. Please refer to this folder weekly to check your child\u2019s data. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Supplies<\/strong>– A supply list was sent to all students back in June indicating what is needed. Hopefully our classrooms get enough supplies to last throughout the year. Below is a Wishlist. <\/strong>Any items that you could donate would be tremendously<\/strong> appreciated. This year we started a mandatory morning and afternoon recess. Sometimes the weather doesn\u2019t permit us to go outside. Therefore, indoor games would be needed and are listed below. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Wishlist: (Try the store Five Below)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n